Being more open with my vegetable consumption is difficult.
vamosporfavor
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I hear all the time the more colorful the veggies you eat, the better. Problem is, I mostly just like green vegetables (leafy greens, string beans, broccoli, green pepper etc)
What the best way to incorporate a colorful meal? ( corn, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms are a big no)
What the best way to incorporate a colorful meal? ( corn, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms are a big no)
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roast 'em all.0
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Don't eat them if you don't like them. I hate all of your hated veggies, except I'll put tomato in guacamole.0
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Put them in a tasty stew / curry / vegetable chilli. Then you can flavour them as you please while still getting the goodness.0
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I hear all the time the more colorful the veggies you eat, the better. Problem is, I mostly just like green vegetables (leafy greens, string beans, broccoli, green pepper etc)
What the best way to incorporate a colorful meal? ( corn, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms are a big no)
It's not just vegetables. If you only like green veggies, get the rest of your colors with fruits. Same effect.0 -
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I don't think I've ever heard of someone not liking corn, but maybe it's just my ears.0
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The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.0 -
I hear all the time the more colorful the veggies you eat, the better. Problem is, I mostly just like green vegetables (leafy greens, string beans, broccoli, green pepper etc)
What the best way to incorporate a colorful meal? ( corn, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms are a big no)
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Bell peppers come in red and yellow too. Do you like cauliflower (most people that like broccoli usually do)? They com in orange and purple too. Eat the rainbow.0
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Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.0 -
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.0 -
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.0 -
Eat the ones you like and don't worry about the ones you don't like.
I second the "roast 'em" suggestion.
Some of those you mention can be sauteed a bit and then added to soups or to pasta dishes or whatever.0 -
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taco salad! you can put almost anything on that and it'll taste great0
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Red and orange peppers are just green peppers that have ripened. More beta-carotene, too.0
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Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
I don't think he said they aren't important...I think what he's trying to say is that you don't have to force down a gazillion servings of veggies per day or meet some magic ratio of green:colored varieties per day. many people on MfP act like veggies are all that matter and the be all end all of healthy eating...meanwhile their other macro nutrients are sadly lacking, especially fat.
To the OP...I like mine roasted personally...but I love veggies...especially the ones that you have on your "NO" list.0 -
Scurvy dog pirates hunted moose and deer on the ocean?
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
ETA: This is a real thing practiced by some first nations people (at least in the Yukon)
When my buddy gets a moose, the call goes out to grandma to come get the stomach and make a traditional stew type meal from the contents...0 -
Scurvy dog pirates hunted moose and deer on the ocean?
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
They got scurvy because they didn't know how to prevent scurvy, as long as we're talking about pre-1800s.0 -
No, But they were eating the meat they brought with them and not getting fruits and vegetables. That meat came from hunted animals, I would assume.
Scurvy dog pirates hunted moose and deer on the ocean?
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.0 -
I guess you missed the stomach contents part...which was actually just a tongue in cheek (heh) comment.
No, But they were eating the meat they brought with them and not getting fruits and vegetables. That meat came from hunted animals, I would assume.
Scurvy dog pirates hunted moose and deer on the ocean?
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
But, see above. It's not an unknown practice. It's used in the north where veggies besides berries are few and far between.0 -
This is so me! Oh, and I just spewed diet soda all over my shirt front! :laugh:0 -
I guess you missed the stomach contents part...which was actually just a tongue in cheek (heh) comment.
No, But they were eating the meat they brought with them and not getting fruits and vegetables. That meat came from hunted animals, I would assume.
Scurvy dog pirates hunted moose and deer on the ocean?
Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
But, see above. It's not an unknown practice. It's used in the north where veggies besides berries are few and far between.
Vitamin C does exist in small quantities in certain very fresh organ meats0 -
When my buddy gets a moose, the call goes out to grandma to come get the stomach and make a traditional stew type meal from the contents...
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Why do you shy from paleo dietWhen my buddy gets a moose, the call goes out to grandma to come get the stomach and make a traditional stew type meal from the contents...
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Really? And so why did so many pirates get scurvy?
Stomach content of hunted animals.
Where do you get your vitamins A, C and K?The importance of eating veggies is grossly overstated.
They are awful as a fuel source (good for fat people wanting to get thinner in this respect though).
Though they contain a good amount of vitamins/minerals, they certainly aren't the only source. Vitamins/minerals are one of those things you don't get extra credit for, there is no difference between getting enough and getting much more than you need. Getting enough is pretty easy to do without effort, most people do not have nutrient deficiencies, even if they hardly eat any veggies at all (or take multivitamins).
Don't feel bad if you aren't eating piles of veggies every day, they aren't nearly as important as some would have you believe.
I don't think he said they aren't important...I think what he's trying to say is that you don't have to force down a gazillion servings of veggies per day or meet some magic ratio of green:colored varieties per day. many people on MfP act like veggies are all that matter and the be all end all of healthy eating...meanwhile their other macro nutrients are sadly lacking, especially fat.
To the OP...I like mine roasted personally...but I love veggies...especially the ones that you have on your "NO" list.
Thanks! I also need to learn more about other nutrients that I may or may not be lacking. Just not sure where to go for information so any and all pointers are greatly appreciated!
My no list of veggies is quite disgusting to me, although I will eat sun dried tomatoes in a sand which0 -
For corn:
Peel off the husk and clean any silk off you can.
Make a mixture of a little melted butter, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion, and garlic.
Heat grill as hot as it'll go.
Place ears directly on the grill, baste with butter/spice mixture.
Turn every 4-6 minutes, or just as they get grill marks. Continue basting each side.
When all sides are done, remove and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bask in the compliments of friends and family.
Asparagus:
Place spears on aluminum foil
Drizzle with small amount of olive oil and liberally season with coarse salt
Cover with aluminum foil and make an envelope.
Shake the pkg to cover all asparagus
Bake 5-6 mins at 400F
This can be done with potatoes, squash, and green beans too.0 -
Just keep trying different ones! I personally hate some of the most "common" veggies (onions, cucumber, tomatoes, celery...) but I love things like beets, kale, brussel sprouts, asparagus, artichokes etc. There are vegetables out there that you'll like, you just have to find them and have fun trying them
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The vegetables you eat are just fine! Greener vegetables are vitamin loaded so don't be so tough on yourself.0
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